I used to have a problem with sleeping. In the past years, with work, media news, internet, TV watching and busy schedules on weekdays and weekends, sleep was not a priority. I had to force myself to go to sleep. I was so wired up that it would take me an hour or two to get a shut eye. No wonder I was so exhausted most of the time.
Understandably, I also would get sick with colds. Not so much with flu, but I remember getting strep throat, which I caught from someone at work. I learned later that I had a compromised immune system. One time, I just lost my voice. I had laryngitis. I also had appendicitis where my appendix burst! Worst side effect of sleep deprivation to the body is depression. I was depressed most of the time. What helped me in this department has been the amino acid Gaba Plus.
On top of this, I was dehydrated. My body lacked caring. I thought working out was enough to take care of my body. I only learned in the past year that these side effects of deprived sleep happened to me because I did not know how to take care of my body.
Eventually, I changed my lifestyle where good sleep and right food choices are now my life's priorities. It helped a lot, too, now that I am no longer working. I was so blessed in that department. But still, it took me years after I stopped working to get my body feeling healthy.
One of the things I've reorganized is my sleeping habits. I found and bought a book at one of our fuel stops during one of our roadtrips. The title of the book is The New Bible Cure for Sleep Disorders. It was heaven sent. It detailed latest findings, ancient truths about sleep and natural remedies to a better goodnight rest.
At first, it was hard to change sleeping patterns. I took the advice given in the book about taking herbal sleeping supplements; but most of all, I made it a point to sleep at the same time each night and waking up at the same time each morning. It took me awhile to be able to sleep from 7 to 8 hours each time. But what helps me the most is this sleeping herbal supplement called Deep Sleep. It promotes restful sleep and waking up refreshed. It doesn't have side effects. I started taking one softgel one hour before I get to bed, and another one at bedtime. Now, I only take one softgel one hour before bedtime and once I hit my pillow, I'm out like a light. When I wake in the morning, I feel so restful and I am ready to start my new day.
It is very true that following a sleeping schedule each night helps my body heals properly. Sleep is a very powerful process in curing and preventing long term chronic illnesses that can develop when I am sleep deprived. Amazingly, I feel my body being healed.
The realization of caring and giving my body enough rest is a revelation by itself. It opened my mind as to why in the hospitals, doctors and nurses want the patients to get a lot of sleep. Sometimes, they will medically induce coma on a patient to let the body system heals naturally. I realized I have allies inside my body who are willing and able and tireless in getting me back to how my body should naturally feel.
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